Sales Representative Supervisor

Janalyn A. Byrne

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Janalyn A. Byrne

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To encourage the use of second languages in the promotion of cross-cultural communication and cooperation, particularly through Spanish and linguistics instruction at the collegiate level.

Education: The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) 2008 2010

M.A. in Spanish linguistics The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) 2005 2010

B.A. in Spanish and in international studies

B.Ph. with a focus in linguistics and endangered languages

Member of the Schreyer Honors College

Senior Thesis:

Extended Education:The Pennsylvania State University Sep -- Dec 2009

Training with proficiency-oriented language instructional methods

Completed Penn State's Spanish instruction course in teaching methodology and practiced teaching skills through microteaching, grammar and vocabulary presentations, and quiz and assignment development. The Pennsylvania State University Dec 2009

Teaching with Technology Certificate

Gained technology-based content development skills and experience, using platforms such as Penn State's course management system, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver/HTML, Photoshop, and Adobeconnect.El IberoAmericana (Puebla, Mexico) May Jul 2007

Performed linguistic field work and data collection, focusing on a description of Coatzospan Mixtec tone. Took courses in Mexican history and lived with a host family. Faculdades de Tecnologia Empresarial (Salvador, Bahia, Brazil) May Jul 2006

Lived with a host family while studying Portuguese and South American history and culture. Rio Grande Bible Institute (Edinburgh, Texas) Jan May 2005

Studied Spanish in an intensive immersion program.

Work History:Inside International Sales Representative (Minitab, Inc.) 2010 2012

Supervisor: Jeff Ozarski

Daily managed customer accounts and third-party distribution of Minitab Statistical Software in Central and South American Markets, principally through e-mail, phone, and tradeshows. Delivered information, services, and technical support in Spanish and Portuguese on a daily basis.

Lecturer in Spanish (The Pennsylvania State University) Sep Dec 2010

The Department of Spanish, Italian &Portuguese

Supervisor:

Nuria Sagarra

Lecturer in the second course (SPAN 002) of the Spanish Basic Language Program. Conducted all lesson planning, instruction, and grading for two sections of 25-30 undergraduate students.

Spanish tutor (The Pennsylvania State University) 2007 2010

Morgan Academic Support Center for Student Athletes

Supervisor: Kathryn F Burnham

Assisted student athletes by answering questions and explaining concepts covered in elementary and intermediate Spanish and linguistics courses (up to the 200 level). Linguistic field work (University Park & Puebla Mexico) May 2008 2010

Supervisor/Academic Advisor: Chip Gerfen, Ph.D.

Gathered recorded data on the Coatzospan Mixtec language for an undergraduate honors thesis. Included data collection, organization, entry, and coding. Measured collected data through acoustic analysis using Praat and compiled a basic description of the tonal system of this indigenous Mexican dialect. EMT/ Medical Interpreter (Susquehanna Valley EMS, Lancaster PA) 2006 - 2008

Provided basic emergency care and interpreted for Spanish-speaking patients and respective EMTs and other medical personnel. Volunteer at El Jard n del Ed n (Salcedo, Ecuador) 2003

Volunteered in an Ecuadorian orphanage for two months; practiced Spanish while helping construct several concrete buildings and interacting with children through after-school activities and tutoring each day.

Languages: Native speaker of American English

High-proficiency speaker of Spanish

Proficient in Brazilian Portuguese

Awards, Honors, and Distinctions:Undergraduate GPA of 3.99 and graduate GPA of 3.97.Recipient of the Eric Steindl Award for excellence in community service and Spanish

(2009).

2nd place recipient of the Penn State Undergraduate Poster Exhibition award in Social and

Behavioral Sciences (2009).

Recipient of the Evan Pugh Scholar Award for Seniors (2009).

Recipient of the Evan Pugh Scholar Award for Juniors (2008).

Recipient of the John White Scholarship for excellence in Spanish (2007).

Recipient of the President s Sparks Award (2007).

Recipient of the President s Freshman Award (2006).

References:Jeff Ozarski, Buisness Development Manager at Minitab, Inc.

1829 Pine Hall Road, State College, PA 16801. E-mail: ********@*******.*** Chip Gerfen, Ph.D., Professor and Department Chair, World Languages & Cultures at American University.

4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016. E-mail: ******@********.******** Sagarra, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Rutgers University.

105 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. E-mail: *****.*******@*******.***

Activities/Interests:

ESL teacher and program coordinator, Oakwood Presbyterian Church.Competition team member and Salsa instructor, Penn State Ballroom Dance Club.

Ministry team and Bible study leader, Reformed University Fellowship.

Performing member and ballroom/Salsa dance instructor and choreographer, Penn State

International Dance Ensemble (PSIDE).

Email: *****@***.***

Last updated on:

September 29, 2012

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